Is child marriage illegal in South Africa?

Partly. Child marriage is restricted in South Africa. Under 18 with parents' consent.

18; under-18 with parental consent; younger with the Minister's consent. Marriage Bill not passed.

Source: Marriage Act 1961 s.24

Banned (54)Restricted (41)Allowed

South Africa is one of 54 countries where child marriage is banned, and 41 more restrict it.
Its neighbours: banned in 2 of 6 (Mozambique and Zimbabwe).
In Africa: banned in 11 of 49 countries.

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Other countries that ban child marriage